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Joe Brazier

@joebrazier

AI transformation advisor at Microsoft who advanced AI adoption and developed operating models across education and enterprise organizations.

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At Microsoft, I advised leaders across 55 institutions on AI, data, accessibility, and workforce transformation, advancing initiatives into structured six-figure opportunities. I also established roadmaps connecting Fabric, Azure AI Foundry, Copilot, and agents to improve decision-making efficiency by 80%.

As Director, Worldwide Education - Azure, I directed education strategy across K–12 and higher education. I developed sales content and solution narratives that supported field motions associated with $2.9B in pipeline opportunities, and delivered readiness programs that reached 785 live attendees across five global Office Hours sessions.

Earlier at Microsoft, I translated customer signals and market trends into playbooks, KPIs, and messaging supporting more than 400 enterprise and strategic sellers. As Senior Industry Solution Manager, I contributed to Microsoft Teams for Education initiatives that helped drive 43% year-over-year growth in monthly usage.

Before Microsoft, I worked in public education as a Personalized Learning Specialist and Administrative Intern at Highline Public Schools and as a Special Education Teacher at Snoqualmie Valley School District. My work has included developing a generative AI adoption model that increased usage by more than 50% and embedding accessibility and responsible AI principles into strategic initiatives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Director, Worldwide Education - Azure

May 2024 - Jun 2025 (1 year 1 month)

Directed Azure education strategy across K–12 and higher education, aligning priorities and sales motions to drive cloud and AI adoption across global strategic and enterprise accounts. Led Education industry sales content and solution-aligned narratives that helped position Education among Microsoft's top three industries for Industry Sales Kit usage and supported field motions associated with $2

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Senior Business Strategy Manager

Nov 2021 - Apr 2024 (2 years 5 months)

Translated customer signals, market trends, and product priorities into practical field assets that connected industry transformation themes to Microsoft cloud, data, security, and AI value propositions. Increased global seller confidence and consistency by delivering industry playbooks, KPIs, and messaging that supported 400+ enterprise and strategic sellers.

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Senior Industry Solution Manager

Jan 2018 - Nov 2021 (3 years 10 months)

Led education solution strategy and go to market execution across industry technology, accessibility, and digital learning initiatives, helping institutions modernize remote and hybrid experiences in response to the COVID pandemic. Collaborated with crossfunctional teams to turn customer insights into solution priorities and field strategies, increasing alignment with customer needs by 90%.

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Personalized Learning Specialist and Administrative Intern

Highline Public Schools

Jul 2017 - Jan 2018 (6 months)

Specialized in personalized learning and administrative support within a public school district.

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Special Education Teacher

Snoqualmie Valley School District

Aug 2010 - Jun 2017 (6 years 10 months)

Taught special education, focusing on individualized instruction and student support.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Washington College of Education logoUE

University of Washington College of Education

Education Administrator Certification, Educational Leadership & Administration

Education Administrator Certification in Educational Leadership and Administration.

University of Phoenix logoUP

University of Phoenix

Master's, Special Education & Teaching

Master's degree in Special Education and Teaching.

Western Washington University logoWU

Western Washington University

BA, History, Social Studies

Bachelor of Arts in History and Social Studies.

United States Air Force Academy logoUA

United States Air Force Academy

BS, Management

Bachelor of Science in Management.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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